"The Nativity of John the Baptist."

High Resolution Images: fragments.

Around 1800. Palekh (?)

Size: 89 x 70,9 cm.
Technique & Material: Board, gesso, tempera, melted and leaf gold.

Description:  Complex techniques and technologies of icon painting were used in this icon. Also expensive materials were used. This icon has the richest color composition and highest quality painting. This icon has rare plot and not ordinary size for this plot.

Most likely, this Icon was made for the house church of a very rich Old Believer.

As we know, John the Baptist was an extremely popular figure among the Old Believers.

Perfect state of preservation.

This icon is under the original author's drying oil.

Please ask for more detailed information.

Price: upon request

"Рождество Иоанна Предтечи." 

Около 1800. Палех (?)
Размер: 89 x 70,9 cm.

Доска,левкас , темпера , твореное и сусальное золото.

High Resolution Images: fragments.
Цена: по запросу